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Reviewed by AlaskaWoman from Juneau, Alaska on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

I bought one of these jackets about 10 years ago, used it often and loved it. Recently I was walking in a torrential downpour that it resisted but couldn't keep up with. However, it had been washed and hung to dry numerous times so I ordered a new one. I hike, ride bikes, camp, go out on the boat...
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I ordered a small and it fits fairly well. No rain jacket is perfect, but this comes close. The jacket is longer in the back, so this helps when you put on a pack. The only think I haven't figured out is how to wad it up small enough. I think there is a video on how to do this. Otherwise, it has kept me dry and comfortable in a moderate rain. Have not tested in downpour.

I was looking for a very light weight, functional, breathable rain jacket to take overseas. This is very well thought out and well made...from the underarm air vents to the functional hood and pockets. It even folds itself into a pocket for easy packing/toting. Quality product!

The material that this jacket is made out of is not high quality. I didn't notice until I used it for the first time, but it was ripped on the stomach area. The pockets are great since they are higher up and are easier to use when you have a pack on. I like the fact that you can roll down the hood if you don't want it. This jacket is very lightweight but not durable.

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At 5'7" I would think a Med would work for you. I am 5'5" and I bought a large, but I wanted to be able to wear it as a wind layer for winters and needed some space for layering beneath it. I usually have problems b/c I have wide shoulders but this jacket, even with the extra layers fits well.

Answered on 2/15/2015 9:09:18 PM by NHHiker from New Hampshire's White Mountains

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Sarah, I am 5'6 and not so thin. I usually wear a large and it fit fine. I use it for hiking in the Pacific northwest and did not have an issue with shoulders or sleeves. Really liked the jacket and perfect for what I needed. Thought it was loose in the body - which I wanted.

Answered on 2/16/2015 7:01:33 AM by Colleen from Washington

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I think I'd recommend medium. You'll have room for a sweater.

Answered on 2/16/2015 10:05:25 AM by Mike from NY

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I think you will be fine with a small in this jacket. It is not snug, allowing for layers underneath. If you are more of a small than a medium, then the medium would be very roomy. If you are more of a medium ( as in a size 8 or 10) you may need the medium jacket. I hope this helps.

Answered on 2/16/2015 12:38:33 PM by Melon from Maine

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It fits snug but I do put sweatshirts under it when it is really cold. Hope this helps

Answered on 2/16/2015 2:45:43 PM by fewami from Texas

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Not sure I can give you adefinitive answer on this. I'm 5' 6" , 150 lb, so not exactly thin. I found the Medium to be snug around my waist, but it would be comfortable for you. The rest of the jacket was well proportioned for me. Sleeve length and shoulders were generous. I think a M would leave you room for fleece or another warm shirt underneath, but not be gigantic. If you don't plan to wear anything but a t-shirt under it, you might be able to get away with the Small. (I have the same fit problem you do, but it's usually a decision between M and L!)

Answered on 2/16/2015 4:47:29 PM by SpiderLady from Belmont, NH

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I had a good fit with a size large. I am 5'9" and 140 #. I was still able to layer the jacket with a light weight fleece underneath. However, I didn't find it to be too loose when worn alone. I hope this helps.

Answered on 2/17/2015 4:35:04 AM by Wisconsin Trekker from Wisconsin

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I'm 5'0, 115 pounds, small shoulders (and frame) and I fit the small nicely. The shoulders would probably be fine for you in a small but the sleeve would probably be too short. I'd take a medium. It's is a beautiful jacket and the medium can mold to your shape bec it's a thin jacket for the summer thru fall.

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Unfortunately the jacket is at my Seattle Washington home. I did wear it hiking in the rain and did not get wet. Unsure how a version is determined because most products change names when technology is changed. Found this on the internet. Also bought the sea breeze.
Women's PreCip Jacket
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"Rain or shine" is no longer an ultimatum it’s an invitation. The seam-taped, waterproof and breathable Women’s PreCip® Jacket is designed to fit a woman’s figure. Now featuring Marmot’s most comfortable waterproof/breathable coating technology ever. NanoPro’s™ superior microporous structure is dynamically air permeable, allowing for air exchange to help shed excess moisture vapor without compromising the waterproofness or windproofness of the garment. Angle-Wing Movement™ allows uninhibited motion. PitZips™ and Pack Pockets™ round out the features of this high-value weather-tested jacket.

Answered on 12/18/2014 3:12:46 PM by Colleen from Seattle and Illinois

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I don't know if this jacket is NanoPro fabric. It does not show that name anywhere on the jacket. What I can tell you that it is totally waterproof. I wore the jacket during our Alaska vacation. I fell into an Alaskan River (was quickly 'rescued' by guide), I took off the jacket, hung it on a branch next to me and it dried in minutes while I continued fishing. I wear it a lot for our mild, rainy days here in the NW.

Answered on 12/18/2014 3:38:57 PM by L2 from Washington

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I'm inclined to think that it does not though it is a bit confusing. When you go to the Marmot website, the Women's PreCip jacket is on the pages made from NanoPro material. That said, NanoPro is not mentioned on these jacket tags. They say "PreCip Dry Technology" and must be an older (but same style) version. NanoPro material was introduced in the Spring of 2014 and STP is selling these as "closeouts". Truthfully at $56 per jacket, they're still water repellant, stylish, and a great value. If your really need waterproof, go GoreTex and pay 3x as much...

Answered on 12/18/2014 4:36:26 PM by Mike from NY

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Yes it does

Answered on 12/19/2014 8:13:27 AM by NHHiker from New Hampshire

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The words "nano pro" do not appear on any of the tags that describe the Dry Touch technology, waterproof, breathable material. It refers to its proprietary PreCip coating technology. That is the best I can offer.

Answered on 12/19/2014 8:46:15 AM by Melon from Maine

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I cannot find anything on the jacket that indicates the nanopro fabric. It is a nylon polyester blend that is completely waterproof. I find it very comfortable to wear. Hope this helps

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I wear about a 14 and it fits me just right. I'm 5'6" and about 150lbs.

Answered on 9/23/2014 4:44:00 PM by Cow Patti from Oregon

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I can't be sure about an XL, but my size L is more like a 10, fits OK, but not generous at all.

Answered on 9/23/2014 4:50:23 PM by DPCook from California

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My XL fits perfectly as a size 14. It is a great rain jacket!

Answered on 9/23/2014 5:10:21 PM by Perfect Della from Iowa

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Definitely more like a 16. It's plenty big and I'm normally an XL or 16.

Answered on 9/23/2014 5:15:36 PM by Maine Hiker from Maine

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I have no idea. I am usually a small (size 6). I ordered a medium so that I could be sure there would be room for several layers underneath. The medium is maybe a tiny bit big for me but perfect for layering.

Answered on 9/23/2014 6:00:47 PM by Happy Hiker from Ohio

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I ordered the Large. I am 5'9", 140 #. Typically I wear a medium or large depending I the fit. The large is a nice fit allowing for layering but not too bulky over t-shirts. Guessing the large would correlate to the 12.

Answered on 9/23/2014 6:02:21 PM by Wisconsin Trekker from Wisconsin

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I bought this jacket in Med. It fits perfectly and I usually buy a Med in tops, size 8 pants.

Answered on 9/23/2014 6:28:21 PM by L2 from Washington

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Thanks for your help. I ordered the XL to have room for a heavy sweater under it.

Answered on 9/23/2014 7:02:42 PM by Dust Bunny from PA

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It fits me a little snug in the hips. I usually wear an XL or 16/18.

Answered on 9/23/2014 8:39:58 PM by Judyinthepines from Sierra Foothills

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It fits me like a 16

Answered on 9/24/2014 5:47:58 AM by Kroblin from Tulsa

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Not sure on this as I normally wear a size 8-10, small shirts, medium pants. The Marmot jacket I bought is a size L based upon suggestions of other reviewers at the time as they said it ran small, and to order up a size if you want to layer a sweater or fleece underneath. I'm glad I got the large, if I had ordered the medium I think it would have been too small for me. I hope this helps!

Answered on 9/24/2014 6:25:20 AM by Pug Mom from NY

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I originally ordered medium--which usually fits my long arms well. Returned it for the small--which fit my arm length and is roomy in the body. It is plenty big--the medium was way too big all over. (I think I would list the small as size 8--10.)

Answered on 9/24/2014 6:51:16 AM by Gracie's mom from North Carolina

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I have a L and I am an 8/10 so I would say the STP sizing is correct

Answered on 9/24/2014 6:56:43 AM by Sarah from Philadelphia

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I got a medium so I would be sure to have room in it for layers. (I normally wear a small in jackets.) It states that is a size 8. I would give it a 10 for sure. It's very roomy.

Answered on 9/24/2014 7:34:24 AM by RainyRD from Astoria, OR

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I would say it is a 14/16. I am not a small woman - 175 pounds and 5'10" and it fit me great.

Answered on 9/24/2014 8:42:54 PM by Hummer love from AZ

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Seems like 12 is what they mean. I bought an S (6) size and it really is size 6.

Answered on 10/9/2014 6:04:27 AM by ric from Philadelphia

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The jacket arrived and it is more like a 12 than an XL. Now I see why STP has it listed as a XL(12), although that is confusing. I never could have gotten it on over a light fleece or sweater. Returned it. This is an older style of Precip. AN XL from REI was plenty big.

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I bought the XL. It is 28 1/2" from both the back of neck to where the hood attaches to bottom back, and from the shoulder to the bottom in front. Measurement from underarm to bottom is 18". I am 5'10" and am happy it is not skimpy.

Answered on 7/23/2014 5:39:02 PM by Hummer love from AZ

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On a size large, the back length, from base of neck to hemline is 28".

Answered on 7/23/2014 5:40:30 PM by DPCook from California

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According to the product specs above: Length: 28" (based on size medium)

Answered on 7/23/2014 5:51:27 PM by Product Specialist Greg from Company Headquarters

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It comes down in the front to the middle of my zipper and in the back just below where my pockets begin, its a little longer in the back then front

Answered on 7/23/2014 6:12:41 PM by jessf from Boston MA

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It is average length. I am tall, 5'9", and it falls about 5-6 inches below my waist.

Answered on 7/23/2014 6:16:28 PM by Maine Hiker from Maine

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The jacket is goes just about to the hip bones, perhaps 8" below the waist. Very nice jacket - tested it in Alaska. I fell into a river briefly, had the jacket on over my fishing waders. We were told to wear breathable, quick dry clothing for our 'adventures'. Now I see exactly why. I took off the jacket, hung it on a branch and it dried in minutes! Perfect.

Answered on 7/23/2014 6:19:19 PM by L2 from Washington

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I bought the jacket for my oldest daughter who stands at 4'6". Its a bit big on her but it goes well past her hip. Its a full length rain jacket that doesn't stop short like some. Hope that helps.

Answered on 7/23/2014 6:53:02 PM by foodhound from wasilla alaska

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I bought an "xs" size the length from right under the arm is 16''

Answered on 7/23/2014 6:57:53 PM by ric from Philadelphia

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From the bottom of the arm pit seam to the bottom of the side of the jacket is 15" From the collar seam under the hood to the bottom of the jacket is 25"
My wife is 5' 5 1/2 tall and very petite. The bottom of the jacket falls just below her hips when she has it on.

Answered on 7/23/2014 7:00:59 PM by WNC Mountainman from Western NC

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The women's medium jacket is 26-1/2" long from the neck seam at the back to the hem.

Answered on 7/23/2014 7:06:12 PM by Happy Hiker from Ohio

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It is 28" from neck to back bottom, on a size large jacket.

Answered on 7/23/2014 7:09:19 PM by Dee Da Lee from Chicago

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The jacket is 28 inches long from the bottom to the top of the zipper. I'm 5'8" tall with a "standard trunk length" and the jacket hits me about mid-thigh.

Answered on 7/23/2014 7:10:17 PM by Kristen from West Virginia

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I have an XS. From the back of the neck [where the hood joins the upper shoulder] to the lowest point in the back is 25". The jacket is somewhat shorter in the front.

Answered on 7/23/2014 8:16:44 PM by GreenHiker from Pacific NW

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It reaches to the top of my hips and is a very good length. I am very satisfied with the jacket.

Answered on 7/23/2014 9:10:33 PM by Old codger from South Carolina

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I own the medium size and measuring from the base of the hood--the front is
23 1/2" and the back is 27".

Answered on 7/24/2014 6:12:52 AM by Gracie's mom from North Carolina

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27-1/4" measured down the center back, size large

Answered on 7/24/2014 7:26:39 AM by Pug Mom from NY

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it comes to mid hip. It fee;s like it is the appropriate length, and I have a long torso. It doesn't feel too short or too long for comfort.

Answered on 7/24/2014 7:32:26 AM by WWGW from Virginia

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The specs state 28" for the medium. I'm 5'6" and it falls at the top of my thighs, though it is a little longer in the back (which is nice).

Answered on 7/24/2014 8:24:58 AM by RainyRD from Pacific Northwest

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I don't know the measurements, but on me (5'2") the front is mid-hip length, and the back is curved and comes a bit lower. Fyi, by now I've taken this jacket on several hiking trips where we encountered steady rain. It performed very well and has some really convenient features (pit zips to avoid overheating, soft lining where it comes to your chin, ability to pack it into its own pocket and easily throw it in a pack until needed). I've been very happy with mine.

Answered on 7/24/2014 3:27:57 PM by Fuzby from Iowa

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It hits me just below the the butt. I'm 5'6" and ordered an extra large for adding layers underneath, so I think it's a bit longer on me than it would be if I had ordered a size smaller.

Answered on 7/25/2014 4:58:11 PM by Cow Patti from Oregon

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On me ( and I'm 5'6"), it goes to my hips, which is exactly what I had expected and wanted. Hope this helps.

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No pit zips. This is a pretty minimalist rain jacket ideal for cutting weight and size for backpacking.

Answered on 4/7/2014 5:08:25 PM by Bog Runner from New Jersey

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What are they? They are zippers in the armpit of the sleeve that allows you to get more ventilation. Does this jacket have them? Yes

Answered on 4/7/2014 5:25:57 PM by Oregon Hiker from Oregon

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Yes, has vented arm pits!

Answered on 4/7/2014 5:32:52 PM by Nancy K from Virginia

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Yes; the jacket has pit zips.

Answered on 4/7/2014 5:40:20 PM by japiopian from Upper Michigan

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Yes!

Answered on 4/7/2014 7:22:28 PM by Sassycat from MA

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Yes. This is a sweet little jacket with nice details like that for such little weight. Stuffs up quite small and is light enough to always have in the daypack. The zippered pockets are oriented high enough that they are accessible above a pack waistbelt. Both zipper and hook-and-loop closure for the front, handy should the zipper fail when out. Very happy I purchased this.

Answered on 4/7/2014 7:44:30 PM by GreenHiker from Western Washington

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"Pit zips" are the ventilation zippers offered on many hard-shell jackets, usually located right at the armpit or close to it.

Answered on 4/8/2014 5:16:23 AM by Carenheather from New York

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Yes!

Answered on 4/8/2014 7:01:47 AM by Garnett from Wisconsin

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Pit zips are zippers in the armpit area of the jacket that you can open for ventilation and cooling when you need it.

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The hood rolls up and Velcro's into place with the back tab that adjusts the hood while it is up. I like it this way because the rain doesn't get a chance to come into the jacket at the neck. I like it!!!!

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Perfectly! I wear it all the time as a windproof layer, even when it isn't raining. (I live in a windy, stormy part of the country.) This jacket design no longer has the cinch cord on the front of the hood to snug it around the face (older models did, and I used that feature). Might want a stocking-style hat under the hood in cold, windy conditions to keep the ears warm...But you can use the velcro tab on the back of the hood to "shorten" it. I love this jacket, and do recommend it!